Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the study to observe Tipton seated in a high backed chair at his desk, on which a reel-to-reel tape recorder is located. Tipton is listening to sound effects and only his right hand is visible to viewers. As Anthony approaches his employer, he hears the sound of a fog horn blaring]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Tipton switches off the recorder]  Ever been in a fog, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : I am at the moment, sir. I haven't the foggiest idea why you'd want to stereophonic tape recording of that.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  I'm adding it to my collection: 'Sounds of Danger.' Listen.

  [Tipton switches the recorder back on. Tires are heard screeching, then gunshots, then a police whistle, and finally a woman's seductive voice saying, 'I love you, darling.' This causes Anthony to do a double take as Tipton turns off the recorder] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Sometimes, love is the most dangerous of them all.

  Michael Anthony : I'll take your warning, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : You do that, Mike.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : And take this, too. Our next millionaire.

  [Anthony accepts and envelope, bows, and turns to leave]